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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 142.18 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 142.18 and 50.80 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 142.18 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/142.18 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 142.18 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 7,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.74/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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